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Shay Smith

Portland,OR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Oregon Health Sciences University
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during numerous surgical specialty procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive support to all members of the surgical team.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create a comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with the necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
  • Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members for optimal efficiency.
  • Efficient with instruments and soft counts.

Surgical Technologist Student

Mt. Hood Community College
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Portland Providence Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2021
  • Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
  • Educated patients on their conditions and prescribed medications
  • Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
  • Attended weekly meetings, training sessions, and retreats to share best practices and receive feedback from other staff members
  • Investigated and handled complaints about patient care, ensuring that the quality of care is consistent with hospital policy and accepted practices
  • Ensured every patient was well-fed, clean, and safe at all times.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Homewell
09.2011 - 05.2016
  • Educated patients on their conditions and prescribed medications
  • Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
  • Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
  • Investigated and handled complaints about patient care, ensuring that the quality of care is consistent with hospital policy and accepted practices
  • Trained new employees effectively to ensure that they were able to perform their job tasks
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace for patients and ensuring they received proper treatments and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Mt. Hood Community College
Portland, OR
06.2024

Skills

  • Knowledge of aseptic technique
  • Medical Terminology
  • Experience in labor and delivery
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Detail oriented
  • Active listening skills
  • Fast learner/ Highly efficient
  • Stress management
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Setting up and Operating Equipment
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Safe Sharps Disposal
  • Workplace Safety
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Safety protocols expertise
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Patient preparation
  • Instrument Sterilization

Certification

  • CPR-BLS for Healthcare Providers certification- American Heart Association - Current Until June 2026
  • Completion of surgical technologist program- June 2024


Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Oregon Health Sciences University
01.2023 - 08.2024

Surgical Technologist Student

Mt. Hood Community College
01.2022 - 01.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Portland Providence Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Homewell
09.2011 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Oregon State University

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Mt. Hood Community College
Shay Smith